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Electrical Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for electrical installations, alterations, and service changes in Reno. Governed by the 2023 NEC with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments. Electricians must hold Reno journeyman cards; licensed electrical contractor or journeyman must be on site for all inspections.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Service changes and panel upgrades
  • New circuits, rewiring for additions or alterations
  • EV charger (EVSE) installation
  • Generator electrical connections
  • Rewire / service upgrade (flat rate permit type)
  • Receptacles/switches/outlets/fixtures installations (flat rate for first 20 and over 20)
  • Journeyman card required: each individual working in electrical trades must possess a valid pre-apprentice, apprentice, or journeyman certificate from the City of Reno
  • Licensed electrical contractor (license holder) or journeyman electrician must be on site for all inspections per Reno Ordinance No. 6400

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Fee schedule

Rewire / Service Upgrade — up to 3,000 sq ft (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types — Electrical Permit Types
$135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Rewire / Service Upgrade — greater than 3,001 sq ft (flat rate)
$156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Receptacles/Switch/Outlet/Fixtures — first 20 (flat rate)
$135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Receptacles/Switch/Outlet/Fixtures — over 20 (flat rate)
$156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Service Change — residential EZ permitCity of Reno FY27 EZ Permits — Residential EZ Permits section
$88.00
Electrical Meter Lockout (EZ permit)
$87.00
Application Fee (EZ permits)
Included in EZ permit fee — no separate application fee for EZ permits

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed — conductor sizing, box placement, service connections

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, system energized

See the full Reno inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Reno requires journeyman cards for all electricians working in the city — obtained from Reno Development Services.
  • Licensed electrical contractor or journeyman must be on site for all electrical inspections per Reno Ordinance No. 6400.
  • All work must comply with the 2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2025) with 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments.
  • EZ permit types (like A/C change-out, service change, water heater) do not require plan review but require a permit before work starts.
  • Reno uses the 2024 IFGC for gas piping (not a separate mechanical permit for gas).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Each individual working in electrical trades within the City of Reno must possess an appropriate pre-apprentice, apprentice, or journeyman certificate issued by the city. For more information, visit the Electrical/Plumbing Journeyman Cards page on reno.gov.

In Reno, the published Rewire / Service Upgrade — up to 3,000 sq ft (flat rate) is: $135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees). Additional published fees: Rewire / Service Upgrade — greater than 3,001 sq ft (flat rate) — $156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Receptacles/Switch/Outlet/Fixtures — first 20 (flat rate) — $135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Receptacles/Switch/Outlet/Fixtures — over 20 (flat rate) — $156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Service Change — residential EZ permit — $88.00; Electrical Meter Lockout (EZ permit) — $87.00; Application Fee (EZ permits) — Included in EZ permit fee — no separate application fee for EZ permits. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Reno typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application (via onenv.us). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division ((775) 334-2063).

Apply through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at 1 E. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89505. Phone: (775) 334-2063, email: permits@reno.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours). Official information: https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/building-permits.php.

Reno, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NNICC); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (commercial/multi-family); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (residential single-family); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NOTE: Reno uses UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; Nevada Blue Book (2020) — statewide construction industry reference, incorporates NRS/NAC provisions. Local amendments apply — see the Reno overview page for the full list.

Unlike Idaho, Nevada and Reno do not have a blanket homeowner-pull exception for electrical work. The licensed contractor/journeyman requirement applies. Contact Development Services at (775) 334-2063 to confirm current homeowner exemption rules.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Reno building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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